Development Center Team Lead - Electric Line Tech Training

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Team Leader, Development Center to guide and mentor future Electric Line Technicians through hands-on learning and safety-focused training.

You will lead daily development activities, coach participants on technical standards, and work with operations, trainers, and safety professionals to ensure readiness for field roles. This is a high-visibility leadership role centered on workforce development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Fully qualified line experience or comparable electric utility field operations experience.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, restoration practices, and safety standards.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, training, or developing others in technical or field-based environments.
• Understanding of safety requirements, work methods, switching principles, job briefing practices, and utility operating procedures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in outdoor environments and support operational or emergency response activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily training and development activities, including skills practice, safety discussions, job planning, practical exercises, and performance evaluations.
• Coach and mentor employees on safe work practices, construction standards, equipment operation, hazard recognition, switching awareness, and professional expectations.
• Foster a culture where safety, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
• Partner with field leadership, training personnel, safety professionals, and operations teams to align training experiences with real-world business and operational needs.
• Monitor participant progress, identify development opportunities, and provide constructive feedback that supports growth and success.
• Support the creation and maintenance of training materials, lesson plans, practical assessments, skill documentation, and qualification records.
• Maintain training facilities, vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Support onboarding, employee progression programs, and readiness assessments for operational roles.
• Maintain accurate records related to training participation, skill attainment, observations, coaching discussions, and assessment outcomes.
• Participate in storm response and restoration efforts, providing field support, onboarding assistance, scouting activities, and other operational support as needed.
• Contribute ideas that improve training effectiveness, consistency, employee engagement, and workforce readiness.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The AES Corporation in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Team Leader, Development Center to guide and mentor future Electric Line Technicians through hands-on learning and safety-focused training.

You will lead daily development activities, coach participants on technical standards, and work with operations, trainers, and safety professionals to ensure readiness for field roles. This is a high-visibility leadership role centered on workforce development.